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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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